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FBI Supervisory Special Agent Michael Lewis
Courtyard Marriott 5000 Express Drive South, Ronkonkoma, NY, United StatesGeorge Gorman, Regional Director, Long Island State Parks
Courtyard Marriott 5000 Express Drive South, Ronkonkoma, NY, United StatesOver thirty-nine years ago, George Gorman began his career at Jones Beach State Park as a seasonal park worker. He did not expect this summer job to be a lifetime career within the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation but it became just that. He returned to Jones Beach as a…
Babylon Town Supervisor Richard Schaffer
Courtyard Marriott 5000 Express Drive South, Ronkonkoma, NY, United StatesA graduate of North Babylon High School, Town Supervisor Rich Schaffer has spent most of his professional career serving Babylon residents. Known for his accessibility, Supervisor Schaffer frequently gives residents his personal cell phone number and personally responds to concerns on his Facebook page. Under Supervisor Schaffer’s leadership, Quality of Life is Job #1 for…
Suffolk County Executive Candidate, John Kennedy
Courtyard Marriott 5000 Express Drive South, Ronkonkoma, NY, United StatesJohn has worked for more than 25 years in the county executive’s office and the county clerk’s office, where he directed 130 employees. As a high-ranking member of the Legislature, County Comptroller and County Treasurer, John has been a proven fiscal watchdog. He has sponsored legislation specifically tailored to create new revenue and cut spending,…
Suffolk County Water Authority Chairman, Patrick Halpin
Courtyard Marriott 5000 Express Drive South, Ronkonkoma, NY, United StatesThe Suffolk County Water Authority is an independent public-benefit corporation operating under the authority of the Public Authorities Law of the State of New York. Serving approximately 1.2 million Suffolk County residents, the Authority, which was began operations in 1951, operates without taxing power on a not-for-profit basis. The Authority is one of the largest…
Robert Piechota, Branch Manager, Small Business Administration
Courtyard Marriott 5000 Express Drive South, Ronkonkoma, NY, United StatesThe U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has appointed Long Island native Robert Piechota as the Branch Manager of its Hauppauge, Long Island Office that serves both Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Piechota joins the SBA after six years directing the New York City College of Technology Small Business Development Center (SBDC) in Brooklyn. Piechota also previously…
Marc Herbst – Executive Director of the Long Island Contractors’ Association, Inc.
Courtyard Marriott 5000 Express Drive South, Ronkonkoma, NY, United StatesMarc Herbst is the Executive Director of the Long Island Contractors' Association, Inc. (LICA), a nationally regarded advocacy organization that seeks increased funding of our region’s infrastructure. As the association's chief executive officer he is responsible for the daily administration of programs and services offered to LICA’s more than 150 member firms that create thousands…
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone
Courtyard Marriott 5000 Express Drive South, Ronkonkoma, NY, United StatesSteven Bellone was sworn into office as Suffolk County Executive on January 1, 2012. He is the 8th County Executive in County history. He previously served as Babylon Town Supervisor from 2001-2011. County Executive Bellone, who represents more than 1.5 million residents, has focused his efforts on saving taxpayer dollars through Government Reform, boosting Economic…
Dr. Donald R. Boomgaarden, PhD – President, St. Joseph’s College
Courtyard Marriott 5000 Express Drive South, Ronkonkoma, NY, United StatesDonald R. Boomgaarden, Ph.D., the eighth president of St. Joseph’s College of New York, most recently served as the provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at the University of Scranton in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Before arriving at Scranton, he was the dean of the College of Music and Fine Arts and David P. Swanzy…
Suffolk County District Attorney Tim Sini
Courtyard Marriott 5000 Express Drive South, Ronkonkoma, NY, United StatesTimothy D. Sini was elected as the Suffolk County District Attorney on November 7, 2017 and assumed office on January 1, 2018. District Attorney Sini immediately began a comprehensive review of the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office with the objectives of creating a culture of excellence, professionalism and ethical conduct, while launching cutting edge, 21st…